Colorado Association Of

School Business Officials

58TH ANNUAL CASBO CONFERENCE MEMBER INFORMATION PACKET

“Transparent Uncertainty” 58th ANNUAL CASBO CONFERENCE

April 20th - April 22nd, 2011

Omni Interlocken Hotel 500 Interlocken Boulevard

Broomfield, Colorado Program Agenda and Registration Information Enclosed

Register by April 8, 2011

58th ANNUAL SPRING CASBO CONFERENCE April 20th - 22nd, 2011

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Omni Interlocken Resort

500 Interlocken Boulevard

Broomfield, Colorado

(303) 438-6600 or

(800) 843-6664

Room reservations need to be made directly with the Omni Interlocken Hotel. Ask for Reservations, and refer to the CASBO Conference. Rates are guaranteed until CASBO’s Room Block is full or until the April 8, 2011 deadline date. After this date, they will be on a space available basis only.

Room Rates (per night and based on availability):

Standard Room $ 109.00

To avoid paying taxes on your room, payment must be made by a school district check, payable to the Omni Interlocken Hotel, or school district credit card AND your district’s tax exempt certificate must be presented at the time of registration with the hotel.

DIRECTIONS . . .

I-25 to Hwy # 36. Go West (towards Boulder). Exit Hwy # 36 at Interlocken Loop, turn left at the light. Go to the second traffic signal and turn left at Interlocken Blvd. Go one half mile and turn left at Omni Interlocken Hotel entrance.

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SESSION TRACKS (The following session track icons will be used to identify the different discipline areas of interest)

Small Districts and Charter Schools: Focuses on financial, budgetary, public relations, and the legal issues that affect small districts and charter schools where one individual has many areas of responsibility.

Business/Finance Resource Management: Provides expertise on the effects of financial management on budgeting, financial planning, accounting, and financial reporting; cash management, investments, and debt management; and financial technology for school business operations.

Leadership and Management Development: Addresses personnel management concepts and leadership styles, professional development, labor regulations, and employment agreements. Also looks at the public policy, inter-governmental relations, and the legal issues that affect schools.

Maintenance/Operations and Purchasing Management: Focuses on the latest in school planning and construction, purchasing, supply and fixed-asset management, contract management, school maintenance and the environmental aspects of school operations.

Information Management: Deals with critical information on strategic planning, instructional support programs, and management information systems.

or Support Services: Brings attendees up-to-date on issues involving: Transportation, Risk Management or Food Service.

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58th Annual CASBO Conference

Omni Interlocken Hotel

April 20 - April 22, 2011

“Transparent Uncertainty” PROGRAM AGENDA

Wednesday, April 20, 2011 CASBO Board Meeting ……………………………………………...….…………. 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

CSPMA General Membership Meeting …………………………..…………..…… 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

Registration………………………………………………………………………………12:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. Opening Super Session …………………………………………………………………12:30 P.M. – 1:15 P.M.

2011 Colorado Legislative Update

Presented by: Jane Urschel of the Colorado Association of School Boards and Bruce Caughey of the Colorado Association of School Executives

Description: Jane and Bruce will give us an update on the 2011 Legislative Session, the School Finance Act funding, CSAP and changes in the wind and much, much more-

Break .…………………………………………………………………………………… 1:15 P.M. - 1:30 P.M.

Colorado Department of Education Updates ……………………………………….... 1:30 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. Presented by: a representative from the School Finance Unit

Hear the State of the State in Colorado Public Education and how it affects the Colorado Department of Education and School Districts.

A Question and Answer session will follow.

Break …………………………………………………………………………………… 3:30 P.M. - 3:45 P.M.

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Goldmine Sessions ……………………………….……….…….……………………… 3:45 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.

Nine mini topics will be offered in the Goldmine Sessions. Four 15 minute presentations will be made of each mini topic enabling attendees to choose four different topics in these rotations.

The mini topics are:

1. Energy Star Compliances 2. Radon 3. 403B – Being prepared for an audit 4. Tips, Tricks and Traps of a 4 day week 5. Toolkit for Charter School Authorizers, Denise Mund, Nora Flood & Jennifer Dauzvardis 6. BEST grant opportunities; Ted Hughes, CDE Capital Construction 7. Purchasing Cards - Do's and Don'ts Purchasing Card Issues 8. ASBO’s MBA 9. Internal Auditor Checklist 10. COLOTRUST’s New Financial Transparency Report

Current State of PERA ………………………….……….…….……………………… 3:45 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.

Presented by Meredith Williams, PERA

Hear about the current state of the Public Employees Retirement Association System and how it will affect your benefits now and in the future.

A Question and Answer session will follow.

Poolside Cocktail Reception …………………………………………..………..….…… 5:00 P.M. – 6:30 P.M.

In appreciation for all of our Vendors

CASBO welcomes the Associate Business and Active members of Colorado ASBO

for conversation and refreshments in a relaxing atmosphere.

All Associate Business Members and Conference Attendees Welcome!

hors d’oeuvres and Refreshments provided by CASBO

Prize Drawing at 5:45 PM One (1) 2011 Fall Conference Registration (must be present to win)

Past President’s Reception (by invitation only) …………………………………..…… 6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.

Vendor Hospitality Functions …………………………………………......……….…. 6:30 P.M. – 11:00 P.M.

Come join us for a fabulous Dinner Buffet and more than ample refreshments! We will have a D.J. providing easy listening music for your entertainment and he will tempo it up for dancing if you are so inclined!

Stay for the surprise Giveaways that will be raffled off to those who are present!

Sponsored by: American Fidelity Assurance, COLOTRUST, Johnson Controls, SchoolDude and Virco

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“Transparent Uncertainty”

PROGRAM AGENDA

Thursday, April 21, 2011 Registration & Continental Breakfast ………………………………..………..…… 7:30 A.M. – 8:30 A.M. Breakout Sessions ………………………………..…….………………. …………... 8:30 A.M. – 9:45 A.M.

1. Financial Transparency

Presented by: Chuck Struck and Laura Hronik, Colorado Springs D-11

2. Cut Costs, Drive Revenue, and Improve Performance and Health Through Sustainable O&M

Presented by: John Gayetsky, Environmental Management Specialist, IEQ Advisory Group and Kathy Prosser, Environmental Program Facilitator, IEQ Advisory Group, ASBO International.

3. Excel Training – Tips, tricks and how to leverage the power of data manipulation with Pivot Tables

Presented by: Dave Swanson, Budget Manager, Boulder Valley School District

4. Innovations in School Nutrition/Community Gardens

Presented by: Chef Tom Schaefer and Mina Liebert of Livewell

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5. Transportation Outsourcing Presented by: Ryan Elarton, CFO, Pueblo 70, Nathan A. Baguio, Director of Business Development, and Mark Elias, Region Vice President, FirstGroup America

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Vendor Exhibits – Exhibit Hall …………………………….………….….…………. 9:45 A.M. – 11:15 A.M.

All Registered Conference Attendees Welcome!

Coffee Break in the Exhibit Hall at 9:45 A.M.

First General Session …………………….………..………..………………….………. 11:15 A.M.– 12:30 P.M.

Opening remarks by CASBO President Kristen Colonell∼

Welcome to all Business disciplines and their Respective Affiliate Groups

Keynote Presentation

"Laughing in the Face of Stress"

Karyn Ruth White, Keynote Speaker

We have become a society of over-worked, over-stressed, under-joyed "groan-ups." We’re plagued with high-blood pressure, early signs of heart disease, migraines and a myriad of stress-related illness. We're losing sleep, missing work, having trouble concentrating and just plain feeling miserable. According to The American Institute of Stress, job stress is estimated to cost U.S. Industry over $300 billion dollars annually. Did you know that research has shown that one good laugh can relieve up to 15 minutes of stress-related tension in the human body? Then why aren't we doing more of it?

National Humorist and Life Skills Coach, Karyn Ruth White, will help us look at the role of attitude, humor and laughter as powerful tools in easing stress. We will look at how our attitude about our lives and our work directly affect our levels of optimism.

Member/Vendor Luncheon …………………………………………….…….…..…...………… 12:30 P.M.-1:30 P.M.

Annual Business Meeting Election of CASBO Board

Breakout Sessions ………………………………………………………………………………... 1:45 P.M.-3:00 P.M

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1. Cool Apps for Laptops and Smartphones Presented by: Joe McBreen, Chief Information Officer, St Vrain Valley School District

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2. Future of the Charter School Movement Presented by: Denise Mund

3. Managing Risk in Colorado Schools

Presented by: Brandon Ramer, Blue Mesa Environmental

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4. A life Changing Event

Presented by: Ron McCulley

5. Sustainability

Presented by: Mark Bissell, CSPMA

Break ………………………………………….………………………………………... 3:00 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.

Breakout Sessions ……………………………………………………………………... 3:15 P.M. – 4: 30 P.M.

1. Concussion Management Programs - What’s your liability exposure

Presented by: Mary Lee Gibson, Risk Control Consultant and Eric Jacobson, Manager of Risk Control Services, Colorado School District Self-Insurance Pool

2. Get Paid As You Pay Your Bills: Automated Accounts Payable Solutions

Presented by: Carol Schick, Commerce Bank

3. U.S. Communities/Go Green

Presented by: Cory Imhoff, U.S. Communities

4. "Section 125 & Health Care Reform" Which one is more fun? (Bert)

Presented by: Mike Hart and Rod Spangler, American Fidelity

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5. School Facility Use by Outside Groups: Who Pays for It?

Presented by: Brian Stone, SchoolDude

Vendor Exhibits– Exhibit Hall ……………………..……….……………………….. 4:30 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.

All Conference Attendees and Associate Business Members Welcome!

Food Stations and Refreshments Provided

Refreshment tickets are provided at CASBO’s

Platinum, Gold, and Silver Sponsor Booths

CASINO NIGHT and ENTERTAINMENT …………………………..…………..… 6:30 P.M. – 9:30 P.M. Sponsored by Wells Fargo Insurance Services

Gaming, Conversation and Great Prizes!

Come join us for an unforgettable evening of:

♠ Fun, Entertainment, and Good Conversation

♣ Snacks and Refreshments

♥ Las Vegas Style Gambling

♦ Fantastic Prizes (must be a registered Active or Guest member to win prizes)

SPONSORED BY Wells-Fargo Insurance Services

& Pinnacol Assurance

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“Transparent Uncertainty”

PROGRAM AGENDA

Friday, April 22, 2011 Registration & Buffet Breakfast ………………………….…..………..… 8:00 A.M. – 8:45 A.M.

Second General Session ……………………….……………………….… 8:45 A.M. – 10:30 A.M.

Opening remarks by CASBO Vice-President Stephanie Watson

Student Performance Installation of New CASBO Board Student Scholarship Presentation, Sponsored by Commerce Bank

Service to the Profession Award, Sponsored by American Fidelity Assurance

Keynote Presentation

“Achievement, Technology and Leadership”

Dan Maas, Ed.D., Keynote Speaker

Chief Information Officer Littleton Public Schools

More than 10 years into the 21st Century finds us in an age replete with technology and ripe with innovation. Technology solutions are so diverse; it is often difficult to keep one’s focus. And when one considers the importance of educating the youth, it is no wonder that most are cautious about aggressively pursuing experimentation. Innovations must be tempered by just cause and sound research that give reasonable assurance of success because there is no more precious commodity than our children. In Littleton Public Schools, technology is unleashing the innovative potential of teachers and students to not only master the skills of the 21st Century, but raise basic literacy achievement as well. Dr. Dan Maas has served as the Chief Information Officer in Littleton over four years during which time the computer fleet has nearly doubled from 5,600 to over 10,000. Student achievement in writing has been shown to rise in classes where the Inspired Writing program using Linux-based netbook computers have been deployed. All of which has been accomplished during an age of budget cuts and support staff reductions. Join us for a discussion of leadership and team-building; of goal-setting and accountability; of finding success even when times are tough. Break …………………………………………………………………… 10:30 A.M. – 10:45 A.M.

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Breakout Sessions ……………………………………………………… 10:45 A.M. – 12:00 Noon

1. GASB Update

Presented by: Steve Dazzio, CPA, Dazzio & Plutt, LLC

2. Medical Marijuana –

Presented by:

3. Recommissioning: How to Tune Up Your Building With Rebates From Xcel Energy

Presented by: Melanie Gavin, Xcel Energy and Celeste Cizik, E M C Engineers, Inc. / Eaton’s Electrical Services & Systems

4. Shared services amongst school districts

Presented by: Scott Weber, Adams 12 School District, Jerel Nielsen, Poudre School District and Traci Burtnett, Thompson School District

Town Meeting with the CASBO Board…………………………….……..12:00 Noon – 12:30 P.M.

An informal meeting with your CASBO Board will be held to answer your questions and gather input for future conferences. Tell them what you liked, what you didn’t like, what you would like to see, and find out how you can become more involved. Light refreshments and snacks will be available. Two attendees will receive a free registration to the 2011 Fall Conference. These complimentary registrations will be given away by a raffle drawing at the conclusion of this session (must be present to win).

CASBO Conference Adjourned ………………………………………….………….… 12:30 P.M.

Questions? Please email Bert Huszcza at ColoradoASBO@msn.com

CASBO 4627 W. 105th Way, Westminster, CO 80031 p (720) 427-6560 (phone)

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COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIALS 58th Annual Spring Conference

Omni Interlocken Hotel April 20th - April 22nd, 2011

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION is only on line, please go to:

www.ColoradoASBO.org

We now accept credit cards,p-cards or checks

����CONFERENCE REGISTRATION DETAILS: 2011 Membership Dues are required to attend this conference. Conference registration fee includes Wednesday Cocktail Reception, Thursday and Friday breakfasts, Thursday lunch, Thursday evening activities, and admittance to all conference presentations.

ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP (For School District Employees only) 2011 MEMBERSHIP DUES (required to attend conference). Conference Registration Fee …………..…..………………….

Total

$ 60.00 $ 265.00 $ 325.00

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP (For Businesses & Vendors only) 2011 MEMBERSHIP DUES (required to attend conference) Conference Registration Fee …………………….…………….

Total

$ 120.00 $ 280.00 $ 400.00

GUEST REGISTRATION(s) (includes all meals and social functions) Guest cannot be eligible for CASBO membership ………………. (please select meal choice(s) on line)

$ 50.00

ADDITIONAL LUNCH TICKET(s) (Thursday) …………………………. (please select meal choice(s) on line).

$ 30.00

�LUNCHEON CHOICES: Make your entrée selection on line when registering. Thursday: ___ Chicken Entrée ___ Beef Entrée ___ Vegetarian Pasta Entrée

�REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 7, 2011

Registration is only on line, please go to: www.ColoradoASBO.org

We now accept credit cards, p-cards or checks

If paying by check; Print and Mail your On-Line Registration form and check by April 7, 2011.

Return/Payable to: CASBO Attn: Bert Huszcza, Executive Director

4627 W 105th Way

Westminster, Colorado 80031

Cancellation Policy: Full refund if cancellation is received prior to April 7, 2011. Sorry, no refunds will be given after April 7th

Colorado Association of School Business Officials c/o Bert E. Huszcza 4627 West 105th Way Westminster, CO 80031

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Program Agenda and Registration Information Enclosed

Register by April 7, 2011

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